2014 Candlelight
Processional
FAQ

What is the Candlelight Processional?

A
Disney tradition now in its 44th year (2014), the Candlelight
Processional is a moving presentation of the Christmas
story in readings by a celebrity narrator and music
by a Mass choir and 50-piece orchestra.

Where
and when does it take place?

This
event takes place in the America Gardens Theatre in World
Showcase in Epcot. It is an outdoor (uncovered, not climate
controlled) setting and is not cancelled due to inclement weather. It
is recommended you dress accordingly.

It begins November 28, 2014, and runs every
evening through December 30. Shows are approximately
40 minutes. Each evening there are three shows -- 5,
6:45 and 8:15 p.m.

Who
are the narrators?

The schedule of those who will appear as narrators for
performances of Epcot's 2014 Candlelight Processional, the
annual retelling of the story of Christmas that features
a mass choir and a full orchestra:

11/28 – 11/29: Jodi Benson

11/30 – 12/2: Neil Patrick Harris

12/3 - 12/4: Jonathan Groff

12/5 – 12/6: Whoopi Goldberg

12/7 - 12/9 : Levar Burton (no 5 p.m. show on 12/7)

12/10 - 12/11: Edward James Olmos

12/12 - 12/14: Joe Morton

12/15 - 12/17: Chita Rivera

12/18 – 12/20: Ana Gasteyer

12/21 – 12/23: Marlee Matlin

12/24 - 12/25: Isabella Rossellini

12/26 – 12/27: Blair Underwood

12/28 – 12/30: Steven Curtis Chapman

Is there
a charge to see the Candlelight Processional?

No,
it is included in your admission to Epcot. There is, however, a dinner
package available for purchase that includes a ticket to Reserved
Seating for the Candlelight Processional.

Seating
without the dinner package is on a first come, first serve basis for
each show. Folks line up 45 minutes (longer as you are closer to Christmas)
before show time. 15 minutes prior to the show, seating is then opened
up to those on line. Also, keep in mind if you wait in line for the
2nd or 3rd show of the night, that you will be hearing the show before
yours as it is performed.

You can
always stroll by the America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase
to listen to the music and wonders of Christmas.

If you
wish to purchase the dinner package (explained below) with
reserved seating, there is a charge.

What
does the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package include?

2014 Candlelight Dinner Package

Candlelight Dinner Package includes lunch or dinner at a select Epcot restaurant, guaranteed general seating at
the America Gardens Theatre during the Candlelight Processional. The
meal includes:

NOTE: There will be specific dining reservation
times for each show as follows: for the 5 p.m. show
reservation for dining must be between 12:30 and 2:30
p.m.; for the 6:45 p.m. show dining must be between
3:30 and 4:15 p.m.; and for the 8:15 show dining must
be between 4:20 and 5:45 p.m.

Packages are paid for at the individual restaurants. Guests
are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their
reservation to check–in. Guests will receive
Candlelight Seating badges at the restaurant for guaranteed
seating at the America Gardens Theatre for the booked
show time. Guests can make
reservations 180 days in advance for the specific date
requested. Disney Resort Guests are permitted to book
180 days in advance of their Resort arrival date for
the length of their stay up to an additional 10 days.

How do I book the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package?

Reservations
for the Candlelight Processional dinner packages can
be made by calling (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463) or online via the officialWalt Disney World site.

Do I still need an Advance Dining Reservation?

YES!
When you call to order your dinner package tickets, you
will be asked to select a restaurant and time.

Be
sure to allow sufficient time to dine and get to the America
Gardens Theatre.

Do I have a reserved seat at the show?

Not
exactly. There is a reserved section for those with the dinner package.
The reserved section is front and center, behind any VIP seating. Within
the reserved section, seating is on a first come, first serve basis,
so if you want your choice of seats, you should arrive 30-45 minutes
early. 15 minutes prior to the show beginning, available seating is
opened up to folks without dinner package tickets.

Where do I enter the theater?

If
you stand in World Showcase directly in front of the America Gardens
Theatre (facing the theatre), the line to the left side is for those
WITH Candlelight Dinner Tickets. The line to the right side is for first-come
available seating. Be sure to check upon arrival so you are in the correct
line!

Is it worth doing?

If you
enjoy the Christmas holidays, we highly recommend the show. We have
seen the show several times over the last several years. We have purchased the
dinner package in the past and felt was worth the price.

The first
time we saw the show, we stood in line for the first show of the evening.
It was still early in the season and a week night, so the crowds were
not too bad -- waited about 30-40 minutes in line.

If you
are on a budget, you don't need to purchase the tickets.

If you
are already planning to dine at one of the restaurants in the package,
take a look at the Menus from around
the Worldand see if the price of a ticket works out better
for you.

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